Orchids are epiphytic as well as terrestrial herbs, from both tropical and temperate parts of the world, with exceedingly showy, irregular flowers.
Growing orchids as house plants offer an exciting challenge, and some amateurs have been particularly successful with their new hobby. Naturally, there have been failures also, because many find it difficult to extract from a book on orchid culture the directions which best fit their own conditions. The reason is that there is no generally … Read more
Too often, the spinose members of the cactus family have been used to symbolize the desert of the southwest. Consequently, few people know that not all cacti have spines or grow in the desert. Orchid Cactus “Spineless Species” Of this latter class, the epiphyllum hybrids, now commonly called orchid cacti, have long, leaf-like, spineless joints … Read more
You would hardly consider a 40’-foot tree fern possible for your living room. But you’ll find the “hapu” or Fernwood containers made from its fibrous trunk most attractive for growing house plants. The Cibotium tree fern, which grows in Hawaii’s rain forest, primarily on the high slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, has a … Read more
You can grow your orchids for corsages and flower arrangements right in your living room window! Sounds impossible? Well, it isn’t. I find a small homemade glass case as a foolproof aid in getting orchids to flower on my window sill. Making The Homemade Glass Case I made the case out of a window sash … Read more
Phalaenopsis orchid is a group of species of a perennial plant that belong to the family of orchids, known as “Orchidaceae”. These orchids are characterized by their monopodial epiphytes or lithophytic herb nature, with leafy short stems and coarse roots that are relatively long. The plant is originally native to regions around Southeast Asia( especially … Read more
Not only is the Phaius Nun orchid one of the prettiest flowering plants you can look at, but it’s also one of the easiest to grow and maintain orchids for home gardens. Luckily, their highly attractive appearance doesn’t take away from their hardiness; they’re quite an adaptable species. The Phaius Nun orchid belongs to the … Read more